A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Physical: Lean and athletic 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame with plenty of room to add strength as he matures.
Pitching: RHP - Moderate tempo in the delivery with a high leg lift at the top of the stack. Sits into the backside well and gets straight line towards the plate with feel for the lower half on the bump. Arm worked loosely through a repeatable high ¾ slot with a moderate takeaway. The fastball played 77-79 mph into the zone with a top of 1931 spin per Trackman Baseball. Mixed in a hard 72-73 mph breaker with 11/5 shape and 1841 average spin. Countered with a 71-72 mph CH with adequate sell.
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Physical: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic build. Pitching Delivery: Builds momentum with high leg lift, sits in back leg on stride out, stays in line to a repeatable, balanced follow through. Arm Action: Medium arm action staying connected, free and easy through a low 3/4 release. FB: T76, 75-76 MPH. Commands in the zone with some late sink. CB: 68-69 MPH. 11-5 shape, tight break. CH: 67-68 MPH. Maintains arm speed with late sink to arm side.
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Physical: Lean and athletic 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame with plenty of room to add strength as he matures.
Pitching: RHP - Moderate tempo in the delivery with a high leg lift at the top of the stack. Sits into the backside well and gets straight line towards the plate with feel for the lower half on the bump. Arm worked loosely through a repeatable high ¾ slot with a moderate takeaway. The fastball played 77-79 mph into the zone with a top of 1931 spin per Trackman Baseball. Mixed in a hard 72-73 mph breaker with 11/5 shape and 1841 average spin. Countered with a 71-72 mph CH with adequate sell.
Physical: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Pitching Delivery: Builds momentum with high leg lift, sits in back leg on stride out, stays in line to a repeatable, balanced follow through.
Arm Action: Medium arm action staying connected, free and easy through a low 3/4 release.
FB: T76, 75-76 MPH. Commands in the zone with some late sink.
CB: 68-69 MPH. 11-5 shape, tight break.
CH: 67-68 MPH. Maintains arm speed with late sink to arm side.